Mark Williams was widely respected as a dynamic business leader, amateur racing driver and family man, and his passing in 2023 led to an outpouring of support from Scottish business and the motorsport community.
The Mark Williams Foundation was created in his memory and exists to deliver his vision for accessible legal support for fathers to protect children’s rights to family, and nurture young entrepreneurs to fuel economic growth and innovation across the UK.
Trustees conceived the Children’s Rights Project to ensure kids have access to both parents and their paternal families, providing first-rate legal advice and representation to good fathers who have been unfairly removed from their children’s lives.
The Foundation’s Entrepreneurial Mentorship Initiative, meanwhile, is about helping young people gain the skills and confidence to build businesses and contribute to the UK economy, creating future leaders and breaking down socio-economic barriers.
The scheme is a response to the measurable decline in business education, as the UK’s National Entrepreneurial Context Index (NECI) score dropped from 5.0 in 2020 to 4.6 in 2023, placing the country 22nd of 49 economies for “Entrepreneurial Education at School”.
In July 2025, the Mark Williams Foundation was granted full charitable status by Scottish Charity Regulator, OSCR, and work to challenge systemic barriers and create sustainable, long-term outcomes for individuals and communities is already well underway.
However, the Foundation will be officially launched at the National Museum of Scotland on Thursday 25 September, at a fundraising event designed to increase awareness, celebrate Mark’s legacy, and build a strong network of mentors, donors and ambassadors.
The evening will include a live auction to help the Foundation hit its fundraising target of £100,000 and DW Racing Team Owner Darren Winter has pledged his support by providing an exclusive trackday in a Radical SR3 XXR.
The highest bidder at the launch event will get behind the wheel of a race-ready sports-prototype that’s akin to the car Mark himself drove in the Radical Cup UK, enjoying hot laps alongside one of DW Racing’s expert coaches, team hospitality and media, including onboard video footage and professional photography.
“Mark (Williams) was a great friend and competitor in the Radical Cup UK and we really felt his loss, particularly as he left behind children and his wife Nicola,” said Darren. “I admired Mark very much and everybody at DW Racing is 100 per cent behind the Mark Williams Foundation in its mission to ensure that every child benefits from the love and guidance of both parents, while also nurturing skilful, confident entrepreneurs.
“It’s a privilege to help carry Mark’s legacy forward and we’re keen to contribute in any way we can. We are starting by offering a Radical SR3 trackday as a prize to be auctioned during the Foundation’s official launch. We hope the prospect of having the full ‘racing driver experience’ with a professional team generates a lot of interest and helps the Foundation achieve its £100,000 fundraising target. We’re genuinely looking forward to hosting the prize winner, and we will do everything to ensure it’s an unforgettable day.”
For more information on the Mark Williams Foundation or to make a donation, please visit the charity’s JustGiving Page.